About the role
Posting Details
The New Mexico Behavioral Health institute - Meadows Long term Facility is located on Las Vegas, New Mexico. It provides long-term and skilled nursing service. the facility has 162 nursing home, skilled-nursing beds. Services for residents are provided 24/7, focusing on maintaining or improving their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being under a personalized plan of care developed by licensed health professionals.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Medical records clerks assemble patients' health information including medical history, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and all other healthcare provider services. Clerks organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security. They regularly communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information. Medical records clerks must be familiar with electronic health records (EHR) computer software, maintaining EHR security, and analyzing electronic data to improve healthcare information. Medical Records Clerks use EHR software to maintain data on patient safety, patterns of disease, disease treatment, and outcome. Clerks also may assist with improving EHR software usability and may contribute to the development and maintenance of health information networks.
How does it get done?
The job gets done by performing tasks such as:
Medical records clerks maintain the medical record of each resident on their assigned unit, file and label forms in each medical record as mandated by Health Information Management staff, keep the medical record clean, neat and accessible for staff and will update unit forms as needed to keep medical records up to date. The clerk will assure that all medical records are kept in a secure area and that HIPAA compliance is maintained.
Who are the customers?
The primary customers are the current and future residents who no longer live in their respective communities due to failing health.
Ideal Candidate
The primary customers are the current and future residents who no longer live in their respective communities due to failing health.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Office like setting with some time spent interacting with the residents and providing therapy support activities. May be exposed to residents with dementia or other psychiatric diagnoses that may lead to unpredictable behavior.
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Agency Contact Information: Lynn Padilla, (505)454-2646 Email
Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado, (505)454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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